NPP Super Delegates Congress: Chaos erupts at Ashanti Region voting center
Tensions escalated at the voting center in the Ashanti region as confusion ensued following the public display of a ballot by Raphael Sarfo Patrick, the Regional Youth Organizer.
The controversial act sparked protests from polling agents present at the venue, resulting in a temporary halt to the voting process.
Authorities, including police officers and electoral commission officials, intervened to defuse the situation and restore order.
The incident unfolded against the backdrop of the ongoing nationwide voting in the New Patriotic Party‘s (NPP) Super Delegates Congress.
This crucial event aims to streamline the pool of aspirants from 10 to 5, in preparation for the party’s upcoming congress scheduled for November this year.
The list of 10 aspirants vying for the coveted position includes influential figures from various backgrounds:
- Alan Kyerematen – Former Trade Minister
- Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto – Former Agriculture Minister
- Kennedy Agyapong – Member of Parliament for Assin Central
- Joe Ghartey – Former Railways Minister
- Kwabena Agyei Agyepong – Former party General Secretary
- Kwadwo Poku – Energy expert
- Boakye Agyarko – Former Energy Minister
- Kofi Konadu Apraku – Former Trade Minister
- Francis Addai Nimoh – Former Member of Parliament for Mampong
- Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia – Vice President
The ongoing election involves a participation of over 900 delegates from across the country. The top five aspirants who garner the highest number of votes will advance to the party’s primaries in November. These primaries will determine the NPP’s flagbearer for the highly anticipated 2024 general election.
